scholarly journals Erythema Gyratum Repens in Long-Term Smoker

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 268-272
Author(s):  
Andrew P. Sauvageau ◽  
Jacob Mojeski ◽  
Thomas W. Fiorica ◽  
Craig C. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Female Patient ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Cancer Growth ◽  
Internal Malignancy ◽  
Adenocarcinoma Of The Lung

Erythema gyratum repens (EGR) is a rare paraneoplastic skin condition characterized by the eruption of expanding, concentric, erythematous patches and plaques. The condition may precede a symptomatic appearance of internal malignancy, and therefore provides a unique opportunity to prevent additional morbidity and mortality secondary to undetectable cancer growth. We report the case of a 71-year-old female patient clinically diagnosed with EGR and subsequently diagnosed with otherwise asymptomatic adenocarcinoma of the lung.

Acrokeratosis paraneoplastica (Bazex syndrome) as the presenting sign of pancreatic adenocarcinoma

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. e236514
Author(s):  
Luke Horton ◽  
Lisa M Bedford ◽  
Steven Daveluy
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
African Ancestry ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Internal Malignancy ◽  
Adenocarcinoma Of The Lung ◽  
Hands And Feet ◽  
Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica Bazex

Acrokeratosis paraneoplastica (Bazex syndrome) is a rare paraneoplastic skin condition characterised by acral psoriasiform plaques, with a predilection for the nose, ears, hands and feet. It typically presents before the discovery of an internal malignancy and is often misdiagnosed as an inflammatory dermatitis that does not respond to treatment. It is associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the aerodigestive tract and lung, as well as adenocarcinoma of the lung, colon and gastrum. Here, we describe the second reported case of Bazex syndrome in the setting of pancreatic adenocarcinoma and the first such case in a patient of African ancestry.

scholarly journals Vulnerable Older Adults in Disasters: Effects of Hurricane Irma on Nursing Homes and Assisted Living

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 733-734
Author(s):  
Lindsay Peterson ◽  
David Dosa ◽  
Patricia D’Antonio
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Gulf Coast ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Term Care ◽  
The Face ◽  
Qualitative Methodologies ◽  
Hurricane Irma

Abstract Preparedness of residents in long-term care (LTC) in the face of hurricane emergencies is a contested and largely unanswered question. Our prior work involving the U.S. Gulf Coast hurricanes of 2005-08 showed that exposure to various storms on nursing home (NH) residents resulted in significantly more deaths than reported by health care officials. This work also highlighted that evacuation of NH residents, compared to sheltering in place, was independently associated with morbidity and mortality. Hurricane Irma struck Florida on Sept. 10, 2017, prompting the evacuation of thousands of NH and assisted living community (ALC) residents. This symposium will discuss the effects of Hurricane Irma on vulnerable older adults residing in NHs and ALCs using mixed quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The first presentation will discuss morbidity and mortality of NH residents exposed to Hurricane Irma and will stratify by long stay/short stay status and hospice enrollment. The second presentation will discuss improvements and continued barriers to NH preparedness based on interviews with 30 administrators following Hurricane Irma. Using a novel methodology to identify residents of ALCs using secondary data sources, the third presentation will document AL resident morbidity and mortality risk following Hurricane Irma. The final presentation will highlight results of interviews with 70 stakeholders from small and large ALCs concerning the hurricane experiences of residents, including those with dementia. This symposium offers a multi-faceted view of a disaster’s effects on LTC residents across Florida, including novel data from the NH environment and lesser-examined ALCs.

scholarly journals Persistent cognitive impairment associated with cerebrospinal fluid anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies six months after mild COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Max Borsche ◽  
Dirk Reichel ◽  
Anja Fellbrich ◽  
Anne S. Lixenfeld ◽  
Johann Rahmöller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Acute Phase ◽  
Neuropsychological Testing ◽  
Important Challenge ◽  
Central Nervous System Invasion

AbstractNeurological long-term sequelae are increasingly considered an important challenge in the recent COVID-19 pandemic. However, most evidence for neurological symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection and central nervous system invasion of the virus stems from individuals severely affected in the acute phase of the disease. Here, we report long-lasting cognitive impairment along with persistent cerebrospinal fluid anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in a female patient with unremarkable standard examination 6 months after mild COVID-19, supporting the implementation of neuropsychological testing and specific cerebrospinal fluid investigation also in patients with a relatively mild acute disease phase.

scholarly journals Electrospun PCL Patches with Controlled Fiber Morphology and Mechanical Performance for Skin Moisturization via Long-Term Release of Hemp Oil for Atopic Dermatitis

Membranes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Sara Metwally ◽  
Daniel P. Ura ◽  
Zuzanna J. Krysiak ◽  
Łukasz Kaniuk ◽  
Piotr K. Szewczyk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Fiber Morphology ◽  
Suitable Material ◽  
Hemp Oil ◽  
Skin Moisture

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition, caused by wide genetic, environmental, or immunologic factors. AD is very common in children but can occur at any age. The lack of long-term treatments forces the development of new strategies for skin regeneration. Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a well-developed, tissue-compatible biomaterial showing also good mechanical properties. In our study, we designed the electrospun PCL patches with controlled architecture and topography for long-term release in time. Hemp oil shows anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, increasing also the skin moisture without clogging the pores. It can be used as an alternative cure for patients that do not respond to traditional treatments. In the study, we tested the mechanical properties of PCL fibers, and the hemp oil spreading together with the release in time measured on skin model and human skin. The PCL membranes are suitable material as patches or bandages, characterized by good mechanical properties and high permeability. Importantly, PCL patches showed release of hemp oil up to 55% within 6 h, increasing also the skin moisture up to 25%. Our results confirmed that electrospun PCL patches are great material as oil carriers indicating a high potential to be used as skin patches for AD skin treatment.

Atrial Fibrillation and Morbidity and Mortality in a Cohort of Long-term Hemodialysis Patients

2008 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simonetta Genovesi ◽  
Antonio Vincenti ◽  
Emanuela Rossi ◽  
Daniela Pogliani ◽  
Irene Acquistapace ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality

scholarly journals MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF TINEA INFECTION THROUGH SHODHANA AND SHAMANA – A CASE SERIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 2029-2036
Author(s):  
Asha A Bhat ◽  
Prashanth A S
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
Skin Conditions ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Continuous Use ◽  
Present Case Study

Skin is one of the most beautiful organs God has ever blessed to anyone. Everyone craves for beautiful skin and makes all possible efforts to make it glow. To achieve this, they are engaged in continuous use of creams, moist- urizers and other cosmetic articles which lead to immediate or long-term skin issues. Itching being the predomi- nant symptom of these cosmetic issues make people highly embarrassed in society. In Ayurveda, almost all skin conditions are explained under one umbrella called Kushta. It is broadly classified into Mahakushta and Kshudra- kushta1. Dadru Kushta one among the Kshudra Kushta is the most common skin condition accounts for 20% in all consultation in general practice2. North Karnataka is well known for its hot and humid conditions making its population at risk of many Tinea infections. Kandu, Raga and Atasi Pushpa Sankashavat Mandala are the cardi- nal features of Dadru3. In the present case study, 40 patients of Dadru Kushta were taken according to inclusion criteria. The combined effect of both Shodhana and Shamana was assessed. Keywords: Dadru Kushta, Aupasargika, Anushangi, Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test

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